WALTHAM — The Cavaliers, whom the Celtics face today in Cleveland, have picked up the pace of their play without Shaquille O’Neal . And Celtics center Kendrick Perkins is among those who believe the Cavaliers have improved since O’Neal sustained a thumb injury in a Feb. 25 visit to Boston. (Full article: 556 words)

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